Green Amaranth Amaranthus retroflexus

Other common names: Redroot Pigweed French names: Amaranthe à racine rouge Family: Amaranth Family (Amaranthaceae) Flowers: Summer;  Green/Brown;  Indistinguishable parts (petals) Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Entire Habitat: Fields and Open Areas Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 414    Native/Non-native: Native For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs: 18 photographs available, of which 5 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.